Mount Alexander Shire Council
Strathfieldsaye
Strathfieldsaye at a glance
Median house
$680,000
Median unit
$680,000
Population
6,850
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Strathfieldsaye.
Strathfieldsaye (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $680,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Strathfieldsaye has roughly 6,850 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathfieldsaye's population at 6,850, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,850
Median age
36
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $680,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $680,000, roughly 0% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $136,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Strathfieldsaye on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$680,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $680,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$680,000
$680,000
6,850
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.75% (median rent $360/wk against a $680,000 price tag). Units yield 3.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.75%
Based on $680,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.06%
Based on $680,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
124
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Strathfieldsaye.
Local schools for Strathfieldsaye
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Government School Catchment
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Eppalock Primary School
Kennington Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Strathfieldsaye.
- What is the median house price in Strathfieldsaye?
- The median house price in Strathfieldsaye, VIC 3551 is $680,000. The median unit price is $680,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Strathfieldsaye postcode?
- Strathfieldsaye is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathfieldsaye?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Strathfieldsaye?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathfieldsaye on this page, including St Francis of the Fields School, Strathfieldsaye Primary School, Eppalock Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Strathfieldsaye?
- Strathfieldsaye is close to Junortoun, Axe Creek, Mandurang, Emu Creek, Strathdale.
- What is the population of Strathfieldsaye?
- Strathfieldsaye has approximately 6,850 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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